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Yermak confirms negotiations on sending French, British peacekeepers to Ukraine

Head of the Office of the President Andrii Yermak confirmed that negotiations are ongoing regarding the deployment of French and British peacekeepers to Ukraine.

Russians changed tactics of using tanks in eastern directions - AFU

In the area of responsibility of the Khortytsia operational and strategic grouping of troops (OSGT), Russian troops are using tanks not for assaults, but as vehicles.

Poland to facilitate launch of Ukraine's first EU membership cluster

Poland will support the opening of the first cluster for negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union and potentially additional clusters.

Biden highlights Ukraine, warns of oligarchy threat in farewell address

In his farewell address as President, Joe Biden cited Ukrainian independence as one of his administration’s achievements and warned about the growing threat of oligarchy in the United States.

Ukraine’s PM discusses defense, cybersecurity, sanctions with Estonia’s Foreign Minister

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, who arrived in Kyiv for a visit, discussed Ukraine's defense needs, cybersecurity, and sanctions against Russia.

Duda insisting on inviting Ukraine to NATO now

Polish President Andrzej Duda advocates for extending an invitation to Ukraine to join NATO immediately, emphasizing that this would be the first step toward ensuring tangible security guarantees.

Zelensky on talks with Trump: Our teams already working on format of meeting

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the teams are working on the content and format of his upcoming meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump.

Zelensky: Polish Presidency in EU Council should result in concrete results for Ukraine

During Poland's presidency of the Council of the EU, several clusters should be opened in the negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.

Zelensky: Russians attack Ukraine with over 40 missiles

President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that over 40 missiles, including ballistic ones, were launched during the latest Russian missile attack on Ukraine. At least 30 of these missiles were destroyed. Additionally, the Russians attacked with 70 drones.

Ukraine Latest: Weekly Digest for January 6-12, 2025

Putin has not changed his main goals in war against Ukraine - Estonian FM

A mere ceasefire will not bring peace to Ukraine, as Russian aggression will continue, because Putin has not changed his main goals in the war.

Stefanchuk, Latvian speaker discuss ways to increase pressure on Russia

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and Speaker of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia Daiga Mierina have discussed ways to increase pressure on Russia, including the preparation of the 16th sanctions package.

Next UDCG meeting to be held week before Munich Security Conference – Pistorius

Participants of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) agreed on January 9 in Ramstein to meet next in Brussels, one week before the Munich Security Conference, which will take place from February 14 to 16, 2025.

Trump cannot unilaterally lift sanctions against Russia or withdraw from NATO without Congress approval – expert

U.S. President Donald Trump cannot independently decide to lift sanctions against Russia or withdraw the United States from NATO.

Shmyhal, Latvian speaker discuss training of Ukrainian military, support for defense industry

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and representatives of the Saeima of Latvia, led by Speaker Daiga Mierina, discussed the support for the Ukrainian defense industry and the continuation of training programs for the Ukrainian military.

Ukraine’s MoD calls on Ramstein nations to invest in Ukrainian defense industry

Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine for European Integration Serhiy Boiev has called on members of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format) to invest in Ukraine's defense-industrial complex.

Biden: “When Putin launched his invasion, we had two jobs and we did both”

Current U.S. President Joe Biden stated that his administration has strengthened America’s position on the global stage and laid the foundation for the incoming administration led by Donald Trump to secure a bright future for Ukraine and its people.

Europe must strengthen cooperation with Ukraine's defense industry – Pistorius

Europe should explore opportunities for providing long-term military support to Ukraine, including through cooperation with its defense industry.

Ukraine’s ambassador to Poland presents credentials to Duda

On Monday, newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Poland Vasyl Bodnar presented his credentials to President of Poland Andrzej Duda.

Germany hands Ukraine unique RCH 155 wheeled howitzer

Ukraine has become the first user of the new RCH 155 wheeled howitzer after Germany sent it their latest artillery system.

Ukraine Must Join NATO: The Surest Way to Deter Russian Aggression

When Vladimir Putin unleashed his forces on Ukraine in 2014 and then again in 2022, the Kremlin insisted it was acting to stave off an existential threat: NATO expansion. In truth, NATO is, and always has been, a defensive alliance—established in 1949 to contain the Soviet Union and, later, to deter potential aggression from the Russian Federation. 

Zelensky: Ukraine ready to hand over DPRK POWs in exchange for Ukrainian soldiers held in Russia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky shared a video showing the questioning of captured soldiers from North Korea and said that Ukraine is ready to hand them over to the DPRK in exchange for Ukrainian soldiers held captive in Russia.

Russians used almost 700 aerial bombs, over 600 attack UAVs against Ukraine in a week – Zelensky

Over the past week, Russian invaders attacked the positions of the Defense Forces and populated areas of Ukraine using almost 700 aerial bombs and more than 600 attack drones.

Russian air defense incapable of protecting strategic facilities beyond Putin’s residence and Moscow – CCD

Russian air defense systems are proving unable to defend the country’s strategic facilities effectively, except for President Vladimir Putin’s residence and the city of Moscow.

Putin's war against Ukraine has been a disaster for Russia - White House

Due to the Ukrainian people’s courage and resolve, as well as the support of the United States and other countries of the free world, the war unleashed by Vladimir Putin has become a disaster for Russia.

Justice Ministry finalizing recovery of databases after Russian cyberattack

The Ministry of Justice says the state registers that were affected by the Russian cyberattack are expected to be fully restored by the end of January.

Russia conducts hybrid operations in Baltic Sea area on daily basis - Pistorius

Russian carries out hybrid attacks against Western nations in the Baltic Sea practically every day, and NATO will stand united to address the issue.

Tusk: Ukraine issues first permits for exhumation of Volyn tragedy victims

Ukraine and Poland have reached agreements on search and exhumation work as regards Polish victims of the Volyn tragedy.

NATO leaders disagree with Trump's defense spending target while standing ready to raise sights - media

NATO member states will not heed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, but may agree to increase the current figures.

Explaining: Trump’s statement on Ukraine’s NATO bid, Hungary’s manipulative accusations, demining in Ukraine

The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.